On March 13, the Friends of the Plant City Police Department Foundation held its first donor appreciation breakfast and business update at Johnson’s Barbeque. The 50 board members, donors, and police officers in attendance discussed its progress, victories, and future plans. The highlight of the meeting came at the end. The backstory is, when the […]
Continue ReadingPCPD CHARGES MAN WITH FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
The swift and coordinated efforts of the Plant City Police Department’s Patrol and Detective Divisions led to the arrest of 21-year-old Aron Rodriguez of Plant City on multiple felony charges following a stolen bicycle investigation. On March 6, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Whitehall Street after receiving a report […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 03.20.25
That’s Methed Up – Possession of Narcotics 2300 block of James L Redman Pkwy An officer responded to the area in reference to a disturbance between boyfriend and girlfriend. The boyfriend was placed under arrest for possession of narcotics with the intent to sell and transported to Orient Road Jail. No One Will Know – […]
Continue ReadingAuto Review – 03.20.25
‘TRAVERSE’ AND ENJOY THE LANDSCAPE IN THIS CHEVY CROSSOVER Numerous three-row SUVs compete vigorously in the market but among the standouts is the Traverse. Sharing its design with the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia, the body-frame integral structure of this Chevrolet will boost the confidence of any driver. For 2025, the High Country trim has […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere 03.20.25
Preston Boone submitted this photo taken atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor Maine last year.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 03.20.25
Frank Starmer sent in this photo of the Blood Moon.
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.20.25
Silvina “Ivy” Santibañez Silvina “Ivy” Santibañez, 49, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 12, 1975, in Tlapehuala, Guerrero, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 9, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Ashley Grace Delph Ashley Grace Delph, 33, of Plant City, Fla., born on Feb. 10, 1992, in Fairhope, Alabama, entered into eternal […]
Continue ReadingCITY COMMISSION ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 8
The City of Plant City municipal elections are slated for April 8. Camryn Henry qualified to run for the Group 1 seat currently held by Vice-Mayor Jason Jones. Most Plant Citians don’t realize city commissioners not only spend time merely at the Regular Meeting of the City Commission twice a month. They also review documents […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter 03.20.25
DUKE: Justin Hall submitted this photo of the very distinguished Duke Hall who loves reading the Plant City Observer….and sometimes shredding it!
Continue ReadingTHE CHILDREN’S BOARD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
“We provide resources for families. We provide a safe place for the community to come with their families,” Joai Broughton, manager of the Children’s Board Family Resource Center (CBFRC) said. The CBFRC functions as a strong, collaborative partner with agencies committed to families in Plant City, though it is open to all residents of Hillsborough […]
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